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CORRECTION for Diamond Recall: Dates

noreply@blogger.com (HPN) — Tue, 22 May 2012 22:33:00 +0000

UPDATED: CORRECTED BEST BEFORE DATE

FDA page is below
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm304917.htm?source=govdelivery

Diamond Pet Foods Expands Voluntary Recall

Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food

Production Code DSL 0801 Due to Small Potential for Salmonella Contamination

Contact:
Consumer:
866-918-8756

Media:
816-255-1974

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 21, 2012 - Diamond Pet Foods is expanding a voluntary recall to include its Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula dry dog food manufactured on Aug. 26, 2011 due to potential exposure to Salmonella. No illnesses have been reported. The product was distributed in the following states: Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin. Further distribution through other pet food channels may have occurred.

Pet owners may call toll-free at 1-866-918-8756, Monday through Sunday, 8 am – 6 pm EST. Diamond Pet Foods apologizes for any issues this may have caused pet owners and their pets.

The product is Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula. Only samples, 6 pound and 18 pound bag sizes are affected.

Production Code & Best Before Date

DSL0801, 20-Oct.-2012 (Product manufactured on Aug. 26, 2011 and packaged on Oct. 20, 2011) DSL0801, 26-Aug-2012

DSL0801, 27-Sept- 2012 (Product manufactured on Aug. 26, 2011 and packaged on Sept. 27, 2011)

DSL0801, 18-Oct- 2012 (Product manufactured on Aug. 26, 2011 and packaged on Oct. 18, 2011)

DSL0801, (Samples)

Pets with Salmonella infections may have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

Individuals handling dry pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with surfaces exposed to this product. People who believe they may have been exposed to Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, people who are more likely to be affected by Salmonella include infants, children younger than 5 years old, organ transplant patients, people with HIV/AIDS and people receiving treatment for cancer.

Expanded Diamond Recall

noreply@blogger.com (HPN) — Tue, 22 May 2012 14:05:00 +0000

FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.

Diamond Pet Foods Expands Voluntary Recall Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb &Rice Formula Dry Dog Food Production Code DSL 0801 Due to Small Potential for Salmonella Contamination

The FDA web page for this alert is below
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm304917.htm?source=govdelivery

Contact:
Consumer:
866-918-8756

Media:
816-255-1974

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 18, 2012 - Diamond Pet Foods is expanding a voluntary recall to include its Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula dry dog food manufactured on Aug. 26, 2011 due to potential exposure to Salmonella. No illnesses have been reported. The product was distributed in the following states: Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin. Further distribution through other pet food channels may have occurred.

Pet owners may call toll-free at 1-866-918-8756, Monday through Sunday, 8 am – 6 pm EST. Diamond Pet Foods apologizes for any issues this may have caused pet owners and their pets.

The product is Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula. Only samples, 6 pound and 18 pound bag sizes are affected.

Production Code & Best Before Date
DSL0801, 26-Aug-2012
DSL0801, 26-Aug-2012
DSL0801, 27-Sept- 2012 (Product manufactured on Aug. 26, 2011 and packaged on Sept. 27, 2011)
DSL0801, 18-Oct- 2012 (Product manufactured on Aug. 26, 2011 and packaged on Oct. 18, 2011)
DSL0801, (Samples)

Pets with Salmonella infections may have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

Individuals handling dry pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with surfaces exposed to this product. People who believe they may have been exposed to Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, people who are more likely to be affected by Salmonella include infants, children younger than 5 years old, organ transplant patients, people with HIV/AIDS and people receiving treatment for cancer.

Inspection Observation, Diamond Foods

noreply@blogger.com (HPN) — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:13:00 +0000

The official FDA pdf document is below. Diamond Pet Food Processors of SC LLC, Gaston, SC, 483 (Inspectional Observations) Issued 4/20/2012 –

http://www.fda.gov/downloads/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/OfficeofGlobalRegulatoryOperationsandPolicy/ORA/ORAElectronicReadingRoom/UCM304252.pdf

As the blog owner, I suggest you take the time to read the entire document and ALL observations
I have listed only the first OBSERVATION noted in the above document :

OBSERVATION 1

All reasonable precautions are not taken to ensure that production procedures do contribute contamination from any source.

Specifically, no microbiological analysis is conducted or there assurance incoming animal fat will introduce pathogens into their and cause of finished product. Also, the firm's current sampling procedure for digest does preclude potential adulteration after during storage in warehouse. On 4/13/12, an employee was observed touching in-line filter oil with bare hands.

Correction codes Natural Balance recall

noreply@blogger.com (HPN) — Sat, 12 May 2012 13:30:00 +0000

FDA we page for this is below:

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm303918.htm?source=govdelivery
Correction to Date Code in Natural Balance Pet Foods’ Voluntary Recall Dated May 4, 2012 Due to the Potential for Salmonella Contamination

Contact:
Consumer:
(800) 829-4493

Media:
Daniel Bernstein
(310) 902-2554

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 11, 2012 - On May 4, 2012, Natural Balance Pet Foods announced a voluntary recall of certain dry pet food formulas manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods at their Gaston, South Carolina facility. Link to original press release: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm303042.htm

The original press release contained a typographical error in the Best By Date of one of the products listed. It stated a Best By Date of March 12, 2013 when it should have been March 13, 2013.

The incorrect Best By Date listed was:

5 LB Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Venison Dog UPC# 7-23633-88650-5

Lot Code NBH0103 Best By Date: March 12, 2013

The correct Best By Date is:

5 LB Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Venison Dog UPC# 7-23633-88650-5

Lot Code NBH0103 Best By Date: March 13, 2013

Natural Balance Pet Foods apologizes for any potential confusion this may have caused.

Pet owners who are unsure if the product they purchased is included in the recall, or who would like replacement product or a refund, may contact Natural Balance Pet Foods Customer Service at (800) 829-4493(8am – 5pm, PST). Consumers may also go to http://www.naturalbalanceinc.com/ for more information.

Pet Food Recall - Solid Gold

noreply@blogger.com (HPN) — Tue, 08 May 2012 23:38:00 +0000

Solid Gold Health Products for Pets, Inc. Recalls Dog Food Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

Contact:
Consumer:
(800) 364-4863
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 8, 2012 - Solid Gold Health Products for Pets, Inc., El Cajon, California, announced a voluntary recall of one batch of WolfCub Large Breed Puppy Food and one batch of Solid Gold WolfKing Large Breed Adult Dog, both with a Best Before date of December 30, 2012, and an “X” in the 11th digit of the date code.

Solid Gold is voluntarily recalling the products below, distributed in the United States and Canada. This voluntary recall is being done out of an abundance of caution as these products were produced at the facility that has been linked to recent recalls of Diamond brand pet foods due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Pets with Salmonella infections may have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

Individuals handling dry pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with surfaces exposed to this product. People who believe they may have been exposed to Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. According to the Centers for Disease Control, people who are more likely to be affected by Salmonella include infants, children younger than 5 years old, organ transplant patients, people with HIV/AIDS and people receiving treatment for cancer.

The products involved in this voluntary recall are:

Solid Gold WolfCub Large Breed Puppy Food, 4 lb, 15 lb, and 33 lb, with a best before date of December 30, 2012 and batch code starting with SGB1201A31X.

4 lb identifying UPC 093766750005
15 lb identifying UPC 093766750012
33 lb identifying UPC 093766750029

Solid Gold WolfKing Large Breed Adult Dog Food, 4 lb, 15 lb, and 28.5 lb, with a best before date of December 30, 2012 and batch code starting with SGL1201A32X

4 lb identifying UPC 093766750050
15 lb identifying UPC 093766750067
28.5 lb identifying UPC 093766750081

Best by dates (lot codes) can be found on the back of the bag in the bottom right-hand corner of 33 lb, 28.5 lb and 15 lb bags and the bottom of the 4 lb bags.

Other Solid Gold recipes, sizes or brands of food are not impacted by this voluntary recall.

Pet owners who are unsure if the product they purchased is included in the recall, would like replacement product or have additional questions, may call us at (800) 364-4863 (Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM Pacific time).

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Click Here for the FDA web page for this recall

Diamond Pet Foods Update

noreply@blogger.com (HPN) — Mon, 07 May 2012 00:25:00 +0000

Please visit the site below for a recent update on brands that are recalled and correction to some codes.
http://diamondpetrecall.com/

One Wellness dog food recipe recall

noreply@blogger.com (HPN) — Sat, 05 May 2012 12:18:00 +0000

Please visit the web page for more http://www.wellnesspetfood.com/news.aspx

Contacts:
Consumer Inquiries:
(877) 227-9587

Media Inquiries:
Meagan McCutcheon

Hunter PR
(212) 679-6600

WELLPET LLC VOLUNTARILY RECALLS ONE RECIPE

OF DRY DOG FOOD

DUE TO SALMONELLA AT DIAMOND PET FOODS’ FACILITY

Tewksbury, Mass. (May 4, 2012) – WellPet LLC announced a voluntary recall of one recipe of Wellness® dry dog food after being notified by Diamond Pet Foods regarding the presence of Salmonella in Diamond’s Gaston, South Carolina facility.

All Wellness products are tested for Salmonella and all lots tested negative prior to shipping to customers. The company is voluntarily recalling the select products below. This voluntary recall is being done out of an abundance of caution as these products were produced at the facility that has been linked to recent recalls of Diamond brand foods due to the threat of Salmonella.

Pets with Salmonella infections may have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

Individuals handling dry pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with surfaces exposed to this product. People who believe they may have been exposed to Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. According to the Centers for Disease Control, people who are more likely to be affected by Salmonella include infants, children younger than 5 years old, organ transplant patients, people with HIV/AIDS and people receiving treatment for cancer.

The products involved in this voluntary recall are:

Wellness Complete Health® Super5Mix® Large Breed Puppy, 15 lb. and 30 lb. bags and 5 oz. sample bags with best by dates of JAN 9 2013 through JAN 11 2013.

Best by dates (lot codes) can be found on the back of the bag in the bottom right-hand corner.

No other WellPet recipes, sizes or brands of food are impacted by this voluntary recall.

"As a pet parent myself, I know how important peace of mind is when it comes to the health of our pets, and that is why we require that all of our products undergo testing for Salmonella, among other things," said Tim Callahan, chief executive officer of WellPet, the maker of Wellness® products. "All of these lots tested negative prior to being released for sale. We are voluntarily taking this additional step to further safeguard our dogs and to put our customers’ minds at ease."

The majority of Wellness natural products for pets are produced in WellPet’s own modern state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Mishawaka, Indiana. WellPet no longer purchases any products from Diamond Pet Foods.

Pet owners who are unsure if the product they purchased is included in the recall, would like replacement product or have additional questions, may call us at (877) 227-9587 (Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM through 6:00 PM Eastern time and Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM Eastern time).

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Natural Balance Voluntarily Recall

noreply@blogger.com (HPN) — Sat, 05 May 2012 02:32:00 +0000

Natural Balance web page for recall is below:
http://www.naturalbalanceinc.com/home/NB_recall.html

To Our NB Community:

Natural Balance has just been notified by Diamond Pet Foods, one of our co-manufacturers, that certain Natural Balance dry food formulas produced in their Gaston, SC facility should be voluntarily recalled.

Although there have been no animal illnesses reported and none of our Natural Balance products included in the recall have tested positive for Salmonella, we have voluntarily initiated this recall as a precautionary measure.

The following is a list of products affected, for select sizes:

Formula	Best By Date
5 LB Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Venison Dog	December 12, 2012; December 13, 2012; March 12, 2013
15 LB Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Venison Dog	December 12, 2012; December 13, 2012; December 14, 2012; March 5, 2013; March 6, 2013
28 LB Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Venison Dog	December 12, 2012; December 13, 2012; December 14, 2012; March 5, 2013; March 6, 2013; March 7, 2013; March 8, 2013; March 12, 2013
5 LB Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dog	December 10, 2012; December 21, 2012; December 22, 2012
15 LB Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dog	December 10, 2012; December 21, 2012; December 22, 2012
28 LB Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dog	December 10, 2012; December 21, 2012; December 22, 2012
5 LB Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Bison Dog	December 17, 2012; December 18, 2012; December 28, 2012; December 29, 2012
15 LB Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Bison Dog	December 9, 2012; December 17, 2012; December 18, 2012; December 28, 2012; December 29, 2012
28 LB Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Bison Dog	December 9, 2012; December 17, 2012; December 18, 2012; December 28, 2012; December 29, 2012
5 LB Natural Balance Vegetarian Dog	December 9, 2012
28 LB Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dog Large Breed Bites	December 12, 2012; December 20, 2012; December 21, 2012
5 LB Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dog Small Breed Bites	December 21, 2012
12.5 LB Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dog Small Breed Bites	December 21, 2012

Recalled products may have been distributed in the following states:

Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming and Canada.

States that are NOT affected include:

Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.

Pet owners who are unsure if the product they purchased is included in the recall, or who would like replacement product or a refund, may contact our Customer Service team at (800) 829-4493 or email info@naturalbalanceinc.com. We will continue to update you as more information becomes available.

Sincerely,

Your Natural Balance Family

Investigation of a Multi-state Outbreak of Salmonella Infantis Linked to Dry Dog Food

noreply@blogger.com (HPN) — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:05:00 +0000

Investigation of a Multi-state Outbreak of Salmonella Infantis Linked to Dry Dog Food
The FDA official web link, click below:
http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/CORENetwork/ucm302904.htm?source=govdelivery

FDA Answers Questions Regarding China Jerky Treats

noreply@blogger.com (HPN) — Thu, 03 May 2012 13:50:00 +0000

The Food and Drug Administration have answered questions regarding the jerky treats from China

Please click below for the official FDA page regarding these questions and answers.

http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/SafetyHealth/ProductSafetyInformation/ucm295445.htm?source=govdelivery

What's in those Pet Treats?

noreply@blogger.com (HPN) — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:30:00 +0000

Dr. Sarah shares with us why healthy treats are important as well as healthy food!

Please visit our site for more information of Lifes Abundance dog food, cat food treats an more!

Probiotics in Pet Food

noreply@blogger.com (HPN) — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:14:00 +0000

Lately there are numerous commercials explaining gut health, good bacteria, special yogurt and more for humans and better health.

Could that be true for pets as well?

For me it has always been something important for my canine and feline family members. With Life's Abundance I feel confident feeding my pets not only because of the ingredients but the probiotics are listed in the guaranteed analysis.

Please click below to read a great article from Dr. Jane Bicks, formulator of Life's Abundance pet food about probiotics.

http://www.premium4pets.net/Newsletters/april-12-Newsletter.html

Recall, Expansion of Diamond Puppy Food

noreply@blogger.com (HPN) — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:27:00 +0000

Diamond Pet Foods Expands Voluntary Recall to Include Diamond Puppy Formula
due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

Food and Drug Administration page for recall
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm302514.htm?source=govdelivery

Contact:

Media
Diamond Pet Foods
816-255-1974

Consumer
Diamond Pet Foods
800-442-0402

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 30, 2012 - Diamond Pet Foods is expanding a voluntary recall to include Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food. The company took this precautionary measure because sampling revealed Salmonella in the product. No dog illnesses have been reported.

Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.

People infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

Only the Diamond Puppy Formula products meeting the following descriptions are recalled:

Description                                                Size                  Production Code       Best By Date
Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food        40 lb.                DPP0401B22XJW      6-Apr-2013
Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food        40 lb.                DPP0401A21XAW     6-Apr-2013
Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food        40 lb.                DPP0101C31XME      11-Jan-2013
Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food        40 lb.                DPP0401B21XDJ       7-Apr-2013
Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food        20 lb.                DPP0401B22XJW      6-Apr-2013
Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food       20 lb.                DPP0101C31XME      11-Jan-2013
Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food       20 lb.                DPP0101C31XRB       11-Jan-2013
Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food      8 lb.                  DPP0401B2XALW      7-Apr-2013
Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food                 6 oz. samples DPP0401

The recalled Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food was manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods in Gaston, S.C., and distributed in the following 12 states:

    Alabama
    Florida
    Georgia
    Kentucky
    Maryland
    Michigan
    North Carolina
    Ohio
    Pennsylvania
    South Carolina
    Tennessee
    Virginia

The product may have been further distributed to additional states through pet food channels. The company is working directly with distributors and retailers that carry these products to remove them as quickly as possible from the supply chain. Diamond Pet Foods apologizes for any potential issues this may cause pet owners and their dogs.

Pet owners, who are unsure if the product they purchased is included in the recall, or who would like replacement product or a refund, may contact Diamond Pet Foods at 800-442-0402, 8 am – 6 pm EST, Monday through Friday, or visit www.diamondpetrecall.com

Diamond Expansion Recall

noreply@blogger.com (HPN) — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 19:48:00 +0000

FDA page, please click below

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm302137.htm?source=govdelivery

Diamond Pet Foods Expands Voluntary Recall of One Production Run of Dry Dog Food Due to a Potential Health Risk
Recall is limited to one formula of Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul distributed to 10 states

Contact:

Consumer:
Diamond Pet Foods
800-442-0402

Media:
Diamond Pet Foods
816-255-1974

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 26, 2012 - Diamond Pet Foods is expanding a voluntary recall to include one production run and four production codes of Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul Adult Light formula dry dog food. One bag of the product has tested positive for Salmonella, and the recall of the four production codes is being conducted as a precautionary measure. No dog illnesses have been reported.

Product Name	Bag Size	Production Code	Best By Date
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul Adult Light Formula – dry dog food	35 lb.	CLF0102B31XCW CLF0102B31XCW CLF0102B32XWR	27/JAN/2013 28/JAN/2013 28/JAN/2013
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul Adult Light Formula – dry dog food	6lb.	CLF0102B3XALW	28/JAN/2013

Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul Adult Light Formula dry dog food is manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods and was distributed in Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Virginia, who may have further distributed the product to other states, through pet food channels. The company is working directly with distributors and retailers who carry these products to remove them from the supply chain.

Consumers who have purchased Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul Adult Light Formula dry dog food with this specific production/lot code and best before date should discard the product. Diamond Pet Foods apologizes for any potential issues this may have caused pet owners and their dogs.

Pets with Salmonella infections may have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

Individuals handling dry pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with surfaces exposed to this product. Healthy people infected with salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. According to the Centers for Disease Control, people who are more likely to be affected by Salmonella include infants, children younger than 5 years old, organ transplant patients, people with HIV/AIDS and people receiving treatment for cancer.

Pet owners, who are unsure if the product they purchased is included in the recall, or who would like replacement product or a refund, may contact Diamond Pet Foods at 800-442-0402, or by visiting www.chickensoupforthepetloverssoul.com/information

Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul Adult Light Formula dry dog food is an expansion of an April 6 voluntary recall that included:

Product Name   Bag Size   Production Code & “Best Before” Code
Diamond Naturals Lamb & Rice   6lb   DLR0101D3XALW Best Before 04 Jan 2013
Diamond Naturals Lamb & Rice    20lb   DLR0101C31XAG Best Before 03 Jan 2013
Diamond Naturals Lamb & Rice    40lb   DLR0101C31XMF Best Before 03 Jan 2013
Diamond Naturals Lamb & Rice    40lb   DLR0101C31XAG Best Before 03 Jan 2013
Diamond Naturals Lamb & Rice    40lb   DLR0101D32XMS Best Before 04 Jan 2013

Background Information
On April 8, 2012, Diamond Pet Foods temporarily suspended delivery of all products made at its Gaston, S.C., plant. The company took this precautionary step immediately upon discovering a quality issue when it voluntary recalled on April 6, 2012, a limited number of batches of its Diamond Naturals Lamb Meal & Rice dry dog food produced at the plant, which was the potential that the product might be contaminated with Salmonella.

About Diamond Pet Foods
Founded in 1970, Diamond Pet Foods is a family owned and privately held company. Our mission is to provide the highest quality pet foods at an affordable price so that everyone, from a commercial kennel operation to a child feeding their first puppy or kitten, could afford high quality nutrition.

RECALL: Diamond Pet Foods, Limited Amount

noreply@blogger.com (HPN) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:30:00 +0000

FDA official page
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm299606.htm?source=govdelivery

"Diamond Pet Foods Voluntarily Recalls Limited Number of
Dry Dog Food Bags Due to a Potential Health Risk"

Recall is limited to one formula of Diamond Naturals distributed to 12 states; no illnesses reported

Contact:

Consumer:
Diamond Pet Foods
800-442-0402

Media:
Diamond Pet Foods
816-255-1974

"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 6, 2012 -Diamond Pet Foods is voluntarily recalling Diamond Naturals Lamb Meal & Rice. This is being done as a precautionary measure, as the product has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. No illnesses have been reported and no other Diamond manufactured products are affected.

Individuals handling dry pet food can become infected with salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with surfaces exposed to this product. Healthy people infected with salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, salmonella can result in more serious ailments including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Pets with salmonella infections may have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

The product, Diamond Naturals Lamb Meal & Rice, was distributed to customers located in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Virginia, who may have further distributed the product to other states, through pet food channels.

Product Name                         Bag Size   Production Code        “Best Before” Code
Diamond Naturals Lamb & Rice 6lb      DLR0101D3XALW     Best Before 04 Jan 2013
Diamond Naturals Lamb & Rice 20lb    DLR0101C31XAG     Best Before 03 Jan 2013
Diamond Naturals Lamb & Rice 40lb      DLR0101C31XMF     Best Before 03 Jan 2013
Diamond Naturals Lamb & Rice 40lb      DLR0101C31XAG     Best Before 03 Jan 2013
Diamond Naturals Lamb & Rice 40lb      DLR0101D32XMS     Best Before 04 Jan 2013

Consumers who have purchased the Diamond Naturals Lamb & Rice with the specific production and “Best Before” codes should discontinue feeding the product and discard it.

At Diamond Pet Foods, the safety of our products is our top priority. We apologize for any inconvenience this recall may have caused. For further information or to obtain a product refund please call us at 800-442-0402 or visit www.diamondpet.com

Pet Teeth and Dental Care

noreply@blogger.com (HPN) — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 15:37:00 +0000

Dr. Jane Bicks explains how your pet's teeth and dental health is so important.

Dental Disease Can Be Painful, Even Deadly
I'm sure all of you know that dental disease causes "doggie breath", but you may not be aware that chronic inflammation can cause pain, lead to infections, and serves as a precursor to much more serious issues. For instance, severe periodontal disease is significantly correlated with increased risk of heart disease, such as infected heart valves (Glickman et al., 2009). Chronically inflamed and infected gums also increase the risk for kidney disease, limiting the amount of toxins they can purify from the blood (Glickman et al., 2011). I'd ask that you keep in mind that inflamed and infected gums are just as painful for dogs as they are for humans, potentially lowering your companion animal's quality of life. The bottom line is, a healthier mouth makes for a happier dog!

Please visit the March 2012 newsletter to read more!
http://www.premium4pets.net/Newsletters/march-12-Newsletter.html

Ticks

noreply@blogger.com (HPN) — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 15:27:00 +0000

Dr. Sarah, Life's Abundance staff Veterinarian does an excellent job of explaining all about ticks, preventing them and some home remedies that do not work.

Feline Digestive Disorders

noreply@blogger.com (HPN) — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:22:00 +0000

From the Life's Abundance Pet Newsletter for February, 2012
Dr Jane Bicks shares about feline digestive disorders:

"Second only to upper-respiratory illness, digestive disorders are the chief reason for feline veterinary visits. Cats with digestive problems exhibit symptoms ranging from vomiting and diarrhea, to weight loss, constipation and excessive gas. While the causes are many, feline IBS and IBD are two common digestive disorders. On many occasions, they are mistaken for one another, which is unfortunate because they call for very different treatments. In this post, we'll cover the basics and try to clear up the confusion surrounding these disorders." Please click below to read the entire article

http://www.premium4pets.net/Newsletters/february-12-Newsletter.html

Lymph Nodes in Your Dog/Cat

noreply@blogger.com (HPN) — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:13:00 +0000

From the February 2012 Life's Abundance Pet Newsletter, Dr. Sarah demonstrates where your pets' lymph nodes are and what size they should be and so much more.

Do you check your dog or cat's lymph nodes?

Life's Abundance Dog -- Best of Breed at Westminster

noreply@blogger.com (HPN) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:19:00 +0000

Best of Breed at Westminster is a Life's Abundance Dog!

The Life's Abundance office shared with all the reps that the prized Mastiff, Seamus (full name, Beowulfs Bit O'Blarney) beat out 18 other Mastiffs to take a coveted Best of Breed prize at Westminster!

We couldn't help but share big smiles as he grandly galloped around the show ring at Madison Square Garden … after all, he’s a Life’s Abundance dog! Susann Everett is his proud breeder and Traci A McKeown-Weaver is his thrilled pet parent.

Both Traci and Susann are Life's Abundance Field Reps - In addition to running her Life’s Abundance business, Susann operates Beowulf Mastiffs Global, a nurturing breeding business.

Congratulations!

Click here to see the winner!

Click here to watch the video!

Canine Vestibular Disease or CVD

noreply@blogger.com (HPN) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:27:00 +0000

From the January 2012 Life's Abundance Pet Newsletter:
Dr. Sarah, Staff Veterinarian with Life's Abundance goes over Canine Vestibular Disease or CVD:

This video discusses what to look for as well as symptoms. My Golden Retriever had experienced this and Dr. Sarah is correct when she explains the absolute panic that can set in when viewing your canine having an episode.

She discussed what to look for, how it can be treated and how it feels to your dog experiencing this.

Click Here or below to watch the video!

Also! Read an awesome article from Dr. Jane in this month newsletter about "Home Design with Your Pets in Mind", click below
http://www.premium4pets.net/Newsletters/january-12-Newsletter.html

Canine Massage

noreply@blogger.com (HPN) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:51:00 +0000

From the Life's Abundance Pet Newsletter for December.
Right now during the holidays we may feel stress as well as our pets. So I believe this might relax you as well as your dog.

Dr. Sarah, Staff Veterinarian goes over the popular practice of canine massage.
She gives invaluable information and discusses so many great points and ideas!

- Making the environment stress free for you and you canine.
- Clearing out anything that may be a stimuli.

- How much pressure should be used.

and so much more! Thank you Dr. Sarah !

Click Here or watch below!

We also would like to share with a great article
by Dr. Jane Bicks regarding pet stress
please visit our newsletter below
http://www.premium4pets.net/Newsletters/december-11-Newsletter.html

RECALL: Dog Food

noreply@blogger.com (HPN) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:36:00 +0000

The FDA page for this recall can be found by clicking below:

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm282753.htm

"Cargill Animal Nutrition Recalls River Run and Marksman Dry Dog Food"

Contact:
Consumer:
855-460-1532

Media:
Tim Loesch
952-742-6910

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 6, 2011 - Cargill Animal Nutrition today announced a voluntary recall of two regional brands of its dry dog food – River Run and Marksman – due to aflatoxin levels that were detected above the acceptable limit. The affected products were manufactured at Cargill’s Lecompte, Louisiana, facility between Dec. 1, 2010, and Dec. 1, 2011. No illnesses have been reported in association with these products to date, and no other Cargill Animal Nutrition pet food products are involved in this recall. Affected products are:

PROFESSIONAL FORMULA RIVER RUN HI-NRG 24-20 Dog Food, 50 pound bags
RIVER RUN PROFESSIONAL FORMULA 27-18 Dog Food, 50 pound bags
RIVER RUN 21% Protein Dog Food, 40 and 50 pound bags
RIVER RUN Hi-Pro No-Soy Dog Food, 40 and 50 pound bags
MARKSMAN DOG FOOD 24% Protein 20% Fat, 40 pound bags
MARKSMAN DOG FOOD 20% Protein 10% Fat, 40 and 50 pound bags
MARKSMAN DOG FOOD 28% Protein 18% Fat, 40 pound bags

The recall only applies to the above products with the following Packaging Date Codes (lot numbers): 4K0335 through 4K0365, LL0335 through LL0365, 4K1001 through 4K1335 and LL1001 through LL1335.

The affected dry dog food products were distributed in the following 15 states/territories – Kansas, Missouri, Northeast Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Western Kentucky, Southeast Indiana, Southern Illinois, Hawaii, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and limited areas of Florida and California. Retailers have already been instructed to remove the affected brands and products from store shelves.

While no adverse health effects related to these products have been reported, Cargill is implementing this recall as a precautionary measure. Consumers are urged to return affected products – whether in opened or unopened packages — to their place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, including photos of products involved, consumers can go to www.cargill.com/feed/dog-food-recall or call toll free 855-460-1532.

Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring mold by-product. Pets that have consumed any of the above recalled products and exhibit symptoms of illness including sluggishness or lethargy combined with a reluctance to eat, vomiting, yellowish tint to the eyes or gums, or diarrhea should be seen by a veterinarian.

About Cargill

Cargill is an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services. Founded in 1865, the privately held company employs 138,000 people in 63 countries. Cargill helps customers succeed through collaboration and innovation, and is committed to applying its global knowledge and experience to help meet economic, environmental and social challenges wherever it does business. For more information, visit Cargill.com and its news center."
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Please click here to view the recall we posted to Facebook yesterday regarding another pet food recall

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Life's Abundance dog food has never been a part of any recall

Life's Abundance Pet Newsletter

noreply@blogger.com (HPN) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:09:00 +0000

We are pleased to share with you the Life's Abundance Pet Newsletter (click) for November 2011:

Dr. Sarah has a great video discussing dog park guidelines.
Some great points that you would think everyone should know.

Dr. Jane has a great article on your children wanting a pet but possible allergies.
She discusses great ideas and tips on how to handle this situation.

Please enjoy the newsletter!

Pet Holiday Gift Baskets!

noreply@blogger.com (HPN) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:44:00 +0000

It is that time of year again and they go fast. The Life's Abundance Pet Gift Baskets for Dogs and Cats are here.

Click Here for the Holiday Gift Baskets for Dogs and Cats!

For Dogs:
This festive basket contains an entertaining plush toy that squeeks! Plus, an assortment of our most popular treats. Wholesome Hearts, Gourmet Dental Treats, Antioxidant Health Bars, Tasty Rewards and Porkhide Bones. All nestled in a lovely reusable basket. Makes a wonderful gift for a canine friend. (Toy may vary.) RETAIL VALUE $30.00! ONLY $17.95
LIMITED QUANTITY

For Cats:
A delightful variety of playful toys that will keep your furry feline happily occupied during the holidays. The toys include whimsical play things just waiting to be swiped and chased. We also included a bag of Life’s Abundance Gourmet Cat Treats For Healthy Skin & Coat. The toys and treats are nestled in a lovely reusable basket. (Toys may vary.) RETAIL VALUE $21.00! ONLY $12.95 LIMITED QUANTITY